Sunday, July 27, 2008

If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I've got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull, but that's not the worst of it.

My headlights are out of focus and it's especially hard to see things up close. My traction is not as graceful as it once was. I slip and slide and skid and bump into things even in the best of weather. My whitewalls are stained with varicose veins. It takes me hours to reach my maximum speed. My fuel rate burns inefficiently. But here's the worst of it --

Almost every time I sneeze, cough or sputter either my radiator leaks or my exhaustbackfires!!!!!!!!!Click on the title to visit Linda's Website.. she has other fun stuff :)

1.WILL THE REAL DUMMY PLEASE STAND UP?AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked intellectualLeadership. He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not WalterWho’s lacking intelligence.

2.WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS:Police in Oakland, Ca. spent two hours attempting to subdue a gunman who had barricadedHimself inside his home. After firing ten tear gas canisters, officers discovered thatThe man was standing beside them in the police line, shouting, “Please come out and give yourself up.”

3.WHAT WAS PLAN B????An Illinois man, pretending to have a gun, kidnapped a motorist and forced him toDrive to two different automated teller machines, wherein the kidnapper proceededTo withdraw money from his own bank accounts.

4.THE GETAWAY!A man walked into a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Stop and asked for all the money inThe cash drawer. Apparently, the take was too small, so he tied up the store clerkAnd worked the counter himself for three hours until police showed up and grabbed him.5.DID I SAY THAT???Police in Los Angeles has good luck with a robbery suspect who just couldn’tControl himself during a lineup. When detectives asked each man in the lineup toRepeat the words: “Give me all your money or I’ll shoot”, the man shouted, “That’sNot what I said!”.

6.ARE WE COMMUNICATING???A man spoke frantically into the phone: “My wife is pregnant and her contractions are only two minutes apart”.“Is this her first child?” the doctor asked. “No!” the man shouted, “This is her husband!”

7.NOT THE SHARPEST TOOL IN THE SHED!In Modesto, CA, Steven Richard King was arrested for trying to hold up a Bank ofAmerica branch without a weapon. King used a thumb and a finger to simulate aGun…Unfortunately, he failed to keep his hand in his pocket. (hellooooooo)!

8.THE GRAND FINALE!!!!Last summer, down on Lake Isabella, located in the high desert, an hour east ofBakersfield, CA, some folks, new to boating, were having a problem. No matterHow hard they tried, they couldn’t get their brand new 22 foot boat going. It wasVery sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much power they applied.After about an hour of trying to make it go, they putted into a nearby marina,Thinking someone there may be able to tell them what was wrong. A thoroughTopside check revealed everything in perfect working condition. The engine ran fine,The out-drive went up and down, and the propeller was the correct size and pitch.So, one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath. He came upChoking on water, he was laughing so hard.NOW REMEMBER…THIS IS TRUE. Under the boat, still strapped securely inPlace, was the trailer!....

I thought this warning was very REAL and very IMPORTANT, so I am passing it on to everyone I know. Please pass it on to the people you care about, relatives, friends classmates or former classmates. It is important they be aware of this danger.NeverNeverNeverNever Ever...

LITTLE OLD LADY~There was a little old lady, who every morning. Stepped onto her front porch, raised her arms to the sky, and shouted:"PRAISE THE LORD!"

One day an atheist moved into the house next door. He became irritated at the little old lady. Every morning he'd step onto his front porch after her and yell:"THERE IS NO LORD!"

Time passed with the two of them carrying on this way every day. One morning, in the middle of winter, the little old lady stepped onto her front porch and shouted:"PRAISE THE LORD!Please Lord, I have no food and I am starving, provide for me, oh Lord!

The next morning she stepped out onto her porch and there were two huge bags of groceries sitting there."PRAISE THE LORD!" she cried out."HE HAS PROVIDED GROCERIES FOR ME!"

The atheist neighbor jumped out of the hedges and shouted:"THERE IS NO LORD; I BOUGHT THOSE GROCERIES!!"

The little old lady threw her arms into the air and shouted:"PRAISE THE LORD! HE HAS PROVIDED ME WITH GROCERIES AND MADE THE DEVIL PAY FOR THEM!"

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

1. What is your favorite Summer Drink(s)? I like any flavor lemonade/ sweet ice tea, and Pepsi.

2. What is your favorite Summer Activity? Going vacation to CA to see my family.

3. If you could spend a lazy afternoon reading, what would be in your hands? Any novel with cops in it.

4. What is your favorite type of craft/art medium? I love to sew sew sew sew.

5. What is one art/craft supply you absolutely have been dying to have or try? Quilting not only the tops but the actual quilting of the quilt.

6. What are your favorite colors in our 'rainbow sherbet' theme? Pink, lime green, yellow, orange, aqua (or blue) Pink and Lime Green are my faves but I like them all

7. What is your favorite sweet treat? I have this little Hispanic restaurant down the road from me that makes homemade Ice cream.. They come on Popsicle sticks. I like vanilla ice cream dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut.

8. Are there any craft or art supplies you would NOT be interested in receiving? I don't do scrap book... only sewing is my bag :)

9. What is your favorite song today? The future is so bright I gotta wear shades.

10. How do you 'pamper' yourself during the hot summer days? I lay on the couch and watch old black and white movies... and suck on a Pepsi and eat popcorn.

11. Do you have any kidlets or pets? yup - I have 4 horses, 6 cats, 5 dogs, 1 goose, and my dad's Scarlett Macaw.

12. What is your best potluck dish for a summer get together? I make a great corn salad or Home made Ice cream.

13. If you could take a summer vacation anywhere, where would it be? I want to see Switzerland and Ireland.

14. Describe your decorating style. I tend to lean toward the western theme.

15. What are your initials? MlM

16. Why do you like to join swaps? I get to meet new people and the surprises are so much fun.. I like getting good mail in the box... not just bills.

17. You have 25 dollars to spend just on you for a little treat. What do you buy? ((you can list more than one thing) I would get a new movie.. and some Bath and Body Works.

18. What's one craft supply or art supply you absolutely can not live without? FABRICS FABRICS FABRICS

19. Who's the last person you hugged? My Dad and Mom

20. What's your favorite number and why? 24 Its always the first number that pops in my head... besides I see it pop up on lotto tickets all the time.

Monday, July 21, 2008

I hate it when people forward bogus warnings, and I have probably even done it myself a couple times unintentionally... But this one is real, and it's important. So please send this warning to everyone on your e-mail list. If someone comes to your front door saying they are checking for ticks due to the warm weather and asks you to take your clothes off and dance around with your arms up, DO NOT DO IT!! THIS IS A SCAM!! They only want to see you naked.

Thursday, July 17, 2008

A cowboy sitting in a saloon one Saturday night, recognized an elderly man standing at the bar who, in his day, had the reputation of being the fastest gun in the West.The young cowboy took a place next to the old-timer, bought him a drink and told him the story of his great ambition.'Do you think you could give me some tips?' he asked.

The old man looked him up and down and said, 'Well, for one thing, you're wearing your gun too high. Tie the holster a little lower down on your leg.''Will that make me a better gunfighter?' asked the young man.'Sure will,' replied the old-timer.The young man did as he was told, stood up, whipped out his 44 and shot the bow tie off the piano player.'That's terrific!' said the hot shot. 'Got any more tips for me?''Yep,' said the old man. 'Cut a notch out of your holster where the hammer hits it. That'll give you a smoother draw''Will that make me a better gunfighter?' asked the younger man.'You bet it will,' said the old-timer.The young man took out his knife, cut the notch, stood up, drew his gun in a blur, and then shot a cuff link off the piano player.'Wow!' exclaimed the cowboy 'I'm learnin' somethin' here.Got any more tips?'The old man pointed to a large can in a corner of the saloon. 'See that axle grease over there? Coat your gun with it.'The young man went over to the can and smeared some of the grease on the barrel of his gun. 'No,' said the old-timer, 'I mean smear it all over the gun, handle and all.' 'Will that make me a better gunfighter?' asked the young man. 'No,' said the old-timer, 'but when Wyatt Earp gets done playing the piano, he's gonna shove that gun up your butt, and it won't hurt as much.

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

A man takes the day off work and decides to go out golfing. He is on the second hole when he notices a frog sitting next to the green. He thinks nothing of it and is about to shoot when he hears, Ribbit 9 Iron.

"The man looks around and doesn't see anyone. Again, he hears, "Ribbit 9 Iron." He looks at the frog and decides to prove the frog wrong, puts the club away, and grabs a 9 iron. Boom! He hits it 10 inches from the cup. He is shocked. He says to the frog, "Wow that's amazing. You must be a lucky frog, eh? The frog replies, "Ribbit Lucky frog."The man decides to take the frog with him to the next hole."What do you think frog?" the man asks. "Ribbit 3 wood."The guy takes out a 3 wood and, Boom! Hole in one !. The man is befuddled and doesn't know what to say. By the end of the day, the man golfed the best game of golf in his life and asks the frog, "OK where to next?"The frog replies,

"Ribbit Las Vegas." They go to Las Vegas and the guy says, "OK frog, now what?" The frog says, "Ribbit Roulette." Upon approaching the roulette table, The man asks, "What do you think I should bet?" The frog replies, "Ribbit $3000, black 6." Now, this is a million-to-one shot to win, but after the golf game the man figures what the heck. Boom! Tons of cash comes sliding back across the table.The man takes his winnings and buys the best room in the hotel. He sits the frog down and says, "Frog, I don't know how to repay you.You've won me all this money and I am forever grateful."The frog replies, "Ribbit Kiss Me." He figures why not, since after all the frog did for him, he deserves it. With a kiss, the frog turns into a gorgeous 15-year-old girl . "And that, your honor, is how the girl ended up in my room. So help me God or my name is not William Jefferson Clinton."

Ok to all the girlies out there that read Janet Evanovich... what did you think of the last book?????

Fearless Fourteen?????

more like Worthless Fourteen.....

Me>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

I was very disappointed in this offering.. this book never took off ... the book just didn't have the quality to grab you by the seat of your pants like most of her other books.. the characters were shallow and never deeply involved.. it just dragged on.. Most of her books keep me laughing and laughing... but not this sad little one. I don't feel there was any meat and potatoes to the book. The story was even goofy..... She left out a lot of the great characters in this book... or I should say she didn't use them much in the story. I was very disappointed in it.. Right now as I sit here and type this blog.. I have bits and pieces of the book in my head.. that is how the story went.. bits and pieces skipping all around. Let me know what you think... or if I am wet behind the ears and need to shut up LOL :)

I also took the time to read the what she calls the in-between books.. I kind of like the new male character Diesel... he sounds like a huge Gary Busey type. Hunky :) And a bit on the wild side.

Sunday, July 6, 2008

If you haven't seen it yourself, the general jist of the movie is that two men- one a rich billionaire (Nicholson) & one a blue collar mechanic (Freeman)- meet in the hospital as they both find out they have terminal cancer. They make a Bucket List- stuff they want to do before they kick the bucket. And then they proceed to do all the things on the list together and mark them off as they go along.

Their Bucket List:

Witness something truly majestic

Help a complete stranger for a common good

Laugh till I cry

Drive a Shelby mustang

Kiss the most beautiful girl in the world

Get a tattoo

Skydiving

See the pyramids

Get back in touch with...

Hunt the big cat

See Rome

What would your bucket list be???????

My Bucket List:

See Switzerland.

Go to Mount Rushmore and see the New Crazy Horse project.

Go to New England in the Fall.

See all the sights in Washington DC, Ground Zero, Visit Lady Liberty again.

Go to Abby Road follow the trail of the Beatles.Build a studio on my property.Do my Genealogy. Buy another Sports car.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Cinders the piglet has been given boots to wear because she does not like the mud.The piglet's owners, Debbie and Andrew Keeble from Thirsk in North Yorkshire, were baffled by her behaviour when she and her siblings were let out into the fields.While the rest ventured away from their mother, Cinders appeared to suffer from mysophobia, or a fear of mud, and just stood at the edge of her sty shaking.After a little head scratching, the couple's 12-year-old daughter Ellie suggested kitting the six-week-old saddleback out in tiny footwear.They asked a designer friend to come up with a bespoke pair of green piggy boots.Cinders took to her trotterwear so well that she has been recruited to act as a mascot in the campaign to highlight the plight of British pig farmers.So it seems Cinders' precious nature has saved her from the slaughter house.

Shared this very clever and creative way to display her buttons.. I think it is fantastic...I have seen Christmas trees made from old buttons and bobbles...but this idea is WAY MORE CREATIVE :)... the hand sewing on these Southern Bells really make these vintage buttons pop. What a grand way to show off those very special old vintage buttons.... WAY TO SEW Cindylou :)

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BEWARE OF THIS SELLER:

I entered into a Pvt swap with this person and she ripped me off for a lot of time and money. I have tried and tried to get her to make our deal right between us. I had been warned by others about her... but I wanted to form my own opinion. I am sorry I did not listen to them. She has also ripped off other people on Ebay.

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Venders at the bottom of my blog.. Please take a moment to look at their shops new shop added 10-1

Bone Head Studios :)

Debi Birkin Designs

My sweet friend Debi has opened a new shop.. click on photo to check out her wonderful fun knitting patterns.. she is always adding new patterns ;)

Have you ever gone a Fishin on a Bright Sunny Day????

Bring on the Strippers

I DON'T DO MORNINGS

Fat Chance

My Little Kitty

Aunt Pitty Pat's Apparel

Isn't this just the sweetest little hoodie coat you have ever seen for your fur-kid..This bright and fun coat is lined with thermo fleece to keep your small fur-baby warm on the coldest nights... you can purchase handcrafted items from my Etsy shop just click on my link in my favorites list for easy access to my site.

Sweet Pin Cushions from AuntDaisysCottage

Offering this wonderful handcrafted Pincushions for sale from Home Sweet Home, Noble.... Cathy's Pincushions are 6" X 4" and are firmly filled with ground walnut shells (Commericial Product) and Polyfill. The weight of the ground shells make the Pincushions "Stay Put" and holds pins and needles firmly!!! This seamstress offers very beautiful handcrafted items in her Aunt Daisy's cottage Etsy Shop... please click on picture or on her link in my list of Favorite Etsy sellers to get to her shop quickly.

4 sale Softy Pin Cushions made by me in My Etsy Shop

NO MORE...No No bad dog belly bands

My sweet friend Patrice from DoDaa Doggie Apparel makes these wonderful belly bands for your little boy furkids that like to mark your house..these are wonderful...they are soft and fit just right.. she has designed these bands to last a long time. They are easy to wash and care for.. I own them for my bad boy male Cha hula hula ....Give her items a try if you have a bad boy in your home... just click on my favorite sellers link.. just click her name for easy access to her web page to purchase these well made hand-crafted belly bands..now access her shop by clicking on the above picture :)

Sassy Pet-Wear Chairty Dress

"Paws Parade of Hope" a fund-raiser event that honors our pets for their healing and therapeutic presence in our lives and especially for those battling catastrophic illnesses such as cancer. The cost of each dress is $22.99 and $12.00 goes to Chairty. All proceeds related to this event are split between the Bay Area Humane Society and the Beacon House of Green Bay, WI which is an out-reach organization for people battling cancer. Susan Gee spearheads this charity. If you would like to make donations please send via pay pal to pogo99@roadrunner.com. If you make a charitable contribution. I will then send you the tax i.d# so it can be written off your taxes. Thanks in advance for your contributions to help people suffering from cancer and for the pets who lift their spirits. You can also visit this web site www.sassy-petwear.com or sassy petware on Ebay. Thank you all for taking the time to read this blog post that will help many...Aunt Pitty Pat

Designed by Green jelly

What a cute way to carry your change

Free Pattern by Greenjelly

Sweet little bird slippers

Baby Slippers

Wonderful toddler slipper patterns from greenjelly... aren't these just adorable..I just love them all.. they would look so sweet on any little child...Make them for a baby shower gift...Greenjelly also has hand crafted finished items you can purchase.. inadditon she has other adorable patterns for sale...you can purchase these sweet patterns from greenjelly's etsy shop just click the link on my blog to find her.

A Pattern Designed by GreenJelly

LOL I love this Little Kitty... buy your pattern from GreenJelly

Funky little finger cuffs

Wonderful little fabric rings by Sewsewsuckurtoe

Handcrafted Nesting Doll

Great detail on these little Dolls, any little girl would love these as a gift.. check out Sewsewsuckurtoes site for them

Handcrafted Wallets from Sewsewsuckurtoe

Chirping into spring with these wonderful little wallets

Pillow Cases

I just love these little pillow cases made by sewsewsuckurtoe. This artist sews other wondeful items like sweet little wallets, note book covers, little dolls, and good luck charms.. Almost all of her items are brightly colored and very cheerful. I own several of her sweet items. You can purchase these from her web site...Just click on my link to her Etsy shop. Aren't these sweet as can be?

These wonderful carefree skirts can be made with your choice of fabrics and colors... I can email you photos of fabric samples.. just pick out three fabrics you would like in your skirt and I can make it up for you lickity split :) I would also need a couple of other pieces of information from you .. the waist size, and the length. I am also going to be offering for sale a matching halter top.. just like the ones I wore in the 70's.

Do Daa Doggie Apparel says....

Hum to dress up or down? Lovely little bandanas for your favorite furbaby to wear.

Do-Daa Doggie says we've gone to the dogs :)

Check book Wallet

Belly Bands and Bandanas from Do Daa Doggie Apparel .. for direct access click on single photo

Handcrafted Eco Friendly Purse by Katesy

I just love this elegant little black bag..I wanted to purchase it... but alas it already had a buyer.. Take a moment to look at the attention to detail. This item is fabulous and made from recycled materials... which is what I believe in.. saving Mother Earth one item or fabric at a time...Katey makes so many wonderful upcycled items...I wish I could list them all. Check out her shop and see some of the wonderful items she has for sale..just click on her name on my list of favorite sellers :0)

The Radical Thread Company...by Katsey

Katsey can make you almost anything... this is a custom order from her Etsy Shop ... stop take a look at her faublous items.

Katsey at The Radical Thread Co Made this :)

Dead guy... business card wallet this was another custom order

Items offered by Katesy

Accessories for all your needs

SympleTymes Cloth Art by:Sherrie Nordgren

Sherrie is one of the most talented Doll artisan that I have ever met. I love the sweet faces on her Ann and Andy dolls. Most Prim dolls are scary looking..not Sherries :) Just click on photo to link to the web site where you can purchase the patterns for these wonderful little dolls. Inaddition don't forget to check out Sherrie's blog, just click on Symple Tymes on my list of other interesting reads... you will find Sherrie has lots of fun things to read... so hurry along and don't miss out on the fun of her blog. ;)

Swanky Dog Designs

Little Betty Boop... What a wonderful little dress .. this dress is fabulous.. completely Designed from beginnning and end from Swanky Dog. Not only does Swanky Dog make dog apparel, she makes some awesome Swanky boots from original designs. These great boots can be used for Christmas stockings or just for Decorations. This designer has been featured in magazines in her local area of Washington. Her very sweet apparel is in several boutiques. I have a link to take you straight to her site... Give this seller a look see :0)

Swanky boots

The Purrrrrr-fect boot for your needs

Wonderful little mini Swanky Boot

These boots make wonderful Holiday Stockings

Wonderful Handcrafted aprons for sale

doviesaprons.etsy.com Is right were you can find these exciting aprons for sale. Dovies has some of the best handcrafted aprons around. The color, trims, fabrics are all so fun and functional. Go give her a look .....I am sure you will be glad you did :) My favorite is her recently finished three pie apron. :)

Fabulous Cakes for Sale!!!

Get your yummy handcrafted cakes at Sweet Rebas... Check out this fantastic bakers website if you are in the CA area :) Just click her yummy pictured cake to go to her website :)

Eekoh Aprons .. saving mother earth one apron at a time :)

Hey fellow apron lovers this is Kris... he has a wonderful little green shop on Etsy: its called Eekoh. Kris makes wonderful aprons "I really love the thought of making something that is fun, looks good and at the same time helps the earth. Anything that I can reuse, recycle, to be REBORN" All of these fantastic aprons are cut from upcycled items... so pop over there and check out his wonderful aprons.. Hey girls maybe we could get him into our apron clubs and swaps. I know I would love to have one of these fine aprons :) Kris said this pictured apron, is the first one he made :)